COVID19: 3 deaths, rise in cases, nearly 100 critical
Cyprus reported three coronavirus deaths on Thursday, and an increase in both new infections and hospitalisations to 580 and 293 respectively, with
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Cyprus reported three coronavirus deaths on Thursday, and an increase in both new infections and hospitalisations to 580 and 293 respectively, with the critical patients approaching 100. The health ministry said that
Read MoreIntensive Care Units (ICUs) in Cyprus public hospitals are full of coronavirus cases while most non-COVID cases are referred to the private
A higher concentration of traces of COVID-19 genetic material was found in Larnaca’s wastewater system between March and April than in May
Cyprus hotels will be paying for tourists’ rapid tests to mitigate the impact on the tourism sector following a government decision for
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In July, the number of registered unemployed in Cyprus decreased annually by over 13,000 (41.4%) to under 23,000, returning to pre-pandemic levels. This is mainly due to major employers in the accommodation and food services sectors opening up. At the
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Melco, the operator of Cyprus Casinos and the upcoming integrated resort, City of Dreams Mediterranean, is actively engaged in combating COVID-19 through
Net new loans for house buying rose to €114 mln in June, reaching a new all-time monthly record since December 2014, when
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A two-week-long heatwave gripping Cyprus will soar to a scorching 43 degrees Celsius on Tuesday in one of the hottest days of the summer so far. The sizzling temperatures and stifling night-time
MoreBy Charalambos Pitros The construction cost in Cyprus has increased abnormally. Moreover, the recent hike in diesel prices has worsened the situation, as the price has a domino effect on every material
MoreCommission President Ursula von der Leyen’s ambitious recovery and resilience plan are doable, unlike many ideas, strategies and declarations churned out from Brussels in the past. The difference this time is that
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By Nicole K. Phinopoulou The main pillar of consideration for creating a viable strategy; What does it take to achieve any business
By Charalambos Pitros The construction cost in Cyprus has increased abnormally. Moreover, the recent hike in diesel prices has worsened the situation,
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s ambitious recovery and resilience plan are doable, unlike many ideas, strategies and declarations churned out from
By Dr Harris Stefanou Vitamin D, also known as “the sunshine vitamin”, helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate, which are essential
Around the globe, the weather is changing; it’s becoming more extreme and unstable from flash floods in Germany, wildfires in Cyprus and
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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s ambitious recovery and resilience plan are doable, unlike many ideas, strategies and declarations churned out from Brussels in the past. The difference this time is that von der Leyen already had set a clear goal before
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The Council of the European Union approved the allocation of a €100 mln grant to the EuroAsia Interconnector electricity interconnection as part
By Nicole K. Phinopoulou On July 21, Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides addressed an online conference and presented the long-term strategy for sustainable
Cyprus takes advantage of a €38.6 mln injection from the EU Recovery plan to increase electric vehicles on the road and charging
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By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM Policymakers voted unanimously to leave interest rates unchanged at the current record low of
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With the Delta variant-powered COVID-19 infection wave crippling the EU, European medicine authorities urge unvaccinated people to get a jab before contracting
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EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič thanked Cyprus, Czechia, France, Slovenia, and the Netherlands for helping fellow member states to fight devastating
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The average employee at an S&P 500 company would need about 300 years to match what the firm’s CEO made last year,
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Limassol port returned to work on Wednesday, ending a three-day impromptu strike after trade unions objected to changes in the collective labour agreements. On Monday, the Ministry of Labour’s mediation service condemned the strike, saying it was unwarranted and violated
Read MoreCyprus shipping said it is dedicated to reducing plastic waste in the Mediterranean from cruise ships and related tourism. Deputy Minister for
The newly opened Museum of Underwater Sculpture at Ayia Napa (MUSAN) “is a jewel of the Mediterranean”, said Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos.
As part of their “Fit for 55” package to address the climate crisis, shipping-related proposals issued by the European Commission may prove
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Cyprus hotels will be paying for tourists’ rapid tests to mitigate the impact on the tourism
Based on new scientific evidence, the Health Ministry has updated its guidelines on COVID-19 self-isolation, cutting
Air traffic at Larnaca International Airport in August will hover around the same level as July
The Met Office has issued another orange alert for extreme weather as Cyprus boils under a
The newly opened Museum of Underwater Sculpture at Ayia Napa (MUSAN) “is a jewel of the
